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1972 Map of Claiborne

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Claiborne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Alabama River winds through the borderlands of Clarke and Monroe counties, defining a landscape shaped by river transport and early settlement. This 1970s survey documents the critical infrastructure of the era, notably the Claiborne Lock and Dam and the formation of Claiborne Lake. The settlement of Claiborne and the river crossings at Claiborne Landing and Gosport Landing indicate the historical importance of this corridor for regional commerce.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks, including Mackey Branch Church No 2 and Mt Zion Ch. Rural life is further mapped through family-named sites such as McConnico Cem and Marshalls Cem. The presence of a Quarry and a State Dock near the Claiborne-Murphy Bridge highlights a transitional economy where traditional river landings met modern industrial and transit needs.